Art
The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum is home to one of the largest art collections at the Smithsonian Institution—a fact that surprises many. From airline advertisement posters to paintings inspired by the Apollo program, the Museum features a wide range of different types of artwork.
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My Path: Pulling the Rip Chord, My path through Music (Jared Leidich)
Listen to the music of Jared Leidich, Suit Systems Lead Engineer for Alan Eustace's world record skydive. Be sure to turn up the volume.
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Flights of Fancy Story Time: The Stuff Between the Stars"
Author Sandra Nickel and Illustrator Aimee Sicurro discuss and read their book The Stuff Between the Stars: How Vera Rubin Discovered Most of the Universe
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My Path: Pulling the Rip Chord; My path through Music (Jared Leidich)
Listen to the music of Jared Leidich; Suit Systems Lead Engineer for Alan Eustace's world record skydive. Be sure to turn up the volume.
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Air and Space Live Chat: Teacher Tips Live Chat: The Intersection of Art and Science
Do you want to learn about the intersection of art and science? This episode included a conversation with Museum and classroom educators.
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What’s New in Aerospace: Music & Space: The Importance of Music and Spaceflight
NASA Astronaut Col. Fred Gregory and Dr. Michael Nickens from George Mason University discuss the integral role music plays here on Earth and beyond.
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Air and Space Live Chat: Moon Photography (Tom Watters Jennifer Levausser)
Join museum curators to learn about Moon photography from the Apollo missions to today!
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